Reply With QuoteI’ll be around later, around 9:30.
Not joined in for yonks but Mrs P is out tomorrow so will dive in please squire
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I’ll be around later, around 9:30.
Invitations sent. Hope you aren't too tired later Paul!
I'll dial in from PT. In the back office again tonight... brrrr May be little late joining as need to grab a bite to eat
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
A great vGTG as always, thanks Gents.
For those of us lucky enough to live near Manchester, there may be a mini-McrGTG social event, either Saturday 18th or Sunday 19th December.
Details to follow, and covid rules allowing.
(We might call it a cheese and wine work event).
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Thanks guys - brightened up an otherwise dull evening!Originally Posted by Kirk280
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Thanks from me too. It was huge fun.
"I was so angry I had to pop into a nearby wine bar & buy a bottle of champagne"
z
Great to see you mate….bonus marks for joining us!
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A vGTG classic!"I was so angry I had to pop into a nearby wine bar & buy a bottle of champagne"
z
He must have been effervescent with rage."I was so angry I had to pop into a nearby wine bar & buy a bottle of champagne"
z
I was!🤣🤣
With a bit of sober reflection a mini McrGTG might not be the best idea just before Christmas - two of my Daughters currently have covid (they are fine) so it would probably be unwise for me to meet you in a pub.
Shall we “rain check” the idea until the New Year?
I agree Kirk. Unwise until we have more info re. Sir Omicron Pie.
Yep.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Kirk sorry to hear about your two daughters. I sincerely hope they are both well and make full recovery.
Lastly look after yourself and your other family members, remember, one of the common symptoms of Covid is feeling “tired”……………….Ill get my hat
Steve
Sorry to hear about the girls and glad they are fine. I expect they are treating it, like my son is, as an extra long Christmas Holiday. He was heard to say that this Covid thing is easy. Had to remind him that not everybody is as lucky as him
On a different topic are we going to have our, now annual, v-CGTG? I'd like the opportunity to dress up (no, not in the way Jane did last year).
The 2nd vGTG Christmas extravaganza will take place Thursday 23rd December.
Dress code: black tie
Dress code for Walkerwek1958: sexy Santa outfit
Drinks: cocktails. Feel free to share recipes in this thread.
All are welcome! Zoom details to follow next week (when I get round to it)
Would love to join but I will be at my BiL’s with the family and I will not have my black tie with me. Well, if Boris still let’s us fly home this year!
I don’t wish to make it all about me but I’ll see what I can do to join for a bit. In any case here is my cocktail suggestion to keep you guys going as time gets on
Espresso Martini (serves 1)
In a cocktail shaker add:
2 teaspoons of sugar syrup.
50ml Vodka
25ml Kahlua/Tia Maria
1 espresso shot
Ice
Shake and pour into a martini glass and decorate with 3 whole coffee beans
Can’t guarantee to wear the santa suit, Mrs W has first call on it and it looks far better on her than me. However, I won’t rule it out at this stage.
As for cocktails, I’ll give that a miss, beer and / or whisky will have to suffice.
Are we likely to have a gtg over the festive period?
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I’ll see about attending.
I’ll dig out the dicky-bow - but damned if I can find the tux after moving house
drink: suggestions snow-ball or pink-gin - though a dry martini is a favourite.
pink gin:
Express the oils of a lemon peel over the drink and drop the peel in if you like.
Add 1 dash of Angostura Bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
Swirl this bittered ice and water around in a cocktail glass.
Dump out the water, leaving the glass with a bitters rinse.
Back in your mixing glass, pour a "large measure" of gin (2 ounces is good) and fill it with ice.
Stir well and strain into a cocktail glass.
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 18th December 2021 at 19:45.
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
Do you have an old grump Santa suit on standby?
Looking forward to seeing if the tux still fits after another amazingly (in)active year…
Pornstar Martini for me (I can live in hope).
2 ripe (crinkly appearance) passion fruits, halved
60ml vanilla vodka
30ml passoa
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp sugar syrup
prosecco , to serve
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Sounds like a Boilermaker is the drink for you.
Or even a Hard Shandy if you like wheat beer.
If you want to get fancier why not try one of these:
It's Bitter To Be Hoppy
Ingedients
1.5 ounces Single Malt Scotch Whisky
.5 ounces Aperol
.25 ounces Fresh Grapefruit Juice
6 dashes Lemon Bitters
2.5 ounces IPA
Ounces? WTF are ounces doing with liquids and yes I know about fluid ounces but it still never a makes sense! You blooming Imperial lover!
On a different note as my trip back to Blighty has been halted by the need to quarantine for 14 days on our return to Germany. I may now be available to attend where you can all tell me how much of a cock I have been on the COVID thread!
Merry Christmas!
Reminds me of the time when I had a proper job, working with chemical processes from the USA, converting lb. moles and US gallons to kg. moles and litres.........happy days!Ounces? WTF are ounces doing with liquids and yes I know about fluid ounces but it still never a makes sense! You blooming Imperial lover!
(Uncharacteristically early) I have just sent the zoom invitations. If you didn't receive one and would like to attend please drop me a PM.
It would be good to see some new faces on the call....and some old faces that we've not seen for a while! Where have you all been hiding?
Will Walkerwek dress as a 'sexy' elf this year?
We do need some sexy elfs to cheer these long nights!
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
It’s not too late to join tonight’s festive vGTG....just drop me a pm if you don’t already have the details. It’s black tie though!
I am working till late and so will not have time to dress up. Boo for me, I will stick on a jumper and hat!
Not going to be able to make this one gang - Enjoy & Merry Christmas!
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I'm sure Father Kirkmas will permit mess kit.
Wish it was a mess function; but alas no an actual duty!
What a delight to virtually meet Laura, one of my heroes.
Made my Christmas.
And what an artist!
Agreed, she has some serious talent!
A great virtual do last night Gents, Lammylee’s black tie outfit was inspired. We were just missing the festive badger!
Not anymore...
z
Thanks for last night guys, I abruptly vanished because the internet in the village went off but a thoroughly enjoyable evening
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saving these for new years
That was a very rare appearance on camera! Massive thanks to all for the encouraging words about her artwork, which really gave her a boost.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Mini real GTG with Woodacre1983….
was great to see you in person again!Mini real GTG with Woodacre1983….
a good afternoon.
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Who’s watch is who’s? Lovely pair with thoughMini real GTG with Woodacre1983….
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Speedy is mine, the sub is Woodacre’s. He had some other nice watches with him too! One for the next vGTG….
Two weeks from last vGTG. Is one planned for this evening?
I completely lost track of time! Yes I could organise one if there is demand.
Dry-ish January here though so I'll have to put up with you all whilst sober!
perhaps postpone till next week? let everyone recover from xmas etc and get back in swing of things?
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Yeah that’s probably a good idea. I’m chasing my tail a little, and need to go to the gym tonight (too much turkey gobbling)
Works for me - still in the UAE.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
You have been gobbling off turkeys?
Is that the new cure for COVID?
I've heard it prevents bird flu. Along with a taking a couple of parakeetamols daily.
Next week probably better for me too...
I'm planning on a 'moist' to 'damp' January.
z
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